Mark Trimming: The Man Who Founded The World's First Internet Shop (Part 1) | E2

05/06/2022 49 min

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Episode Synopsis

Mark Trimming is the founder of the world's first Internet shop. He is a long-time serial entrepreneur for the last 40 years and has a pure insight into the early days of the Internet as a pioneer in the industry. Today, he is the head of GoogleYours, which manages Google business profiles on maps.In this episode, Mark talks about the many businesses he has built to the diverse range of topics he is interested in, along with the founding of the world's first Internet shop in Surrey, England, early days of the Internet, crypto, future predictions, enemies, advice and all with a personal story too with delivered with deep honesty, vulnerability and wisdom - all at the same time. This has to be definitely one of the most fascinating conversations I have ever had on this podcast. If all people in the world listened to this episode, the perspective of everyone would change the way they think. Join me in this thought-provoking conversation with a pioneer in the Internet industry.Topics:• Our guest's introduction• The meaning of entrepreneurship?• The early days of the Internet• The definition of success• Why you started?• Time - The importance of being present• Recognising phases in your life• The meaning of money• Crypto & blockchain• Why Google Yours?• Hardest moments in business• Internet is here to stay

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